Scent of a Blade

Xiao Yin, an imperial censor, was cold and ruthless in his methods of investigation, yet had a face that made people want to commit crimes.

The nobles feared his iron fist, yet at night they fantasized about his pale, sharp features and the slender waist beneath his black uniform.

Xiao Yin's family had high hopes for him. Everyone thought he would present as a top-tier Alpha and bring immense honor to the family, but the result left everyone stunned.

Xiao Yin presented as a Beta.

Soon after, his true background came to light: he was a fake young master, switched at birth.

The real young master had grown up in the slums and presented as a top-tier Alpha before he was found. His right arm was missing, and he had a silver mechanical arm installed.

The real young master was welcomed back in grand style. His name was Zhou Yu.

The prestige of being a top-tier Alpha earned Zhou Yu the attention of both the family and the empire.

But Xiao Yin was on guard.

Four years earlier, while on a mission in the slums, he had been kidnapped. During his escape, he had cut off one of the kidnappers' arms with his own hands.

That kidnapper had been none other than the real young master, Zhou Yu.

Now, Zhou Yu stood before Xiao Yin in a tailored suit, broad-shouldered and sharp-featured. He courteously extended his mechanical hand and smiled. “Little brother Xiao Yin, I've heard so much about you.”

Xiao Yin saw it clearly: Zhou Yu looked at him the way a beast fixed its gaze on its prey.

An adversarial CP, loving and killing each other, a melodramatic wish-fulfillment story where they keep fighting even as they roll around in bed. The top is truly horny, the bottom truly ruthless. They fight until they're at death's door, love each other until they're at death's door.

A sinister, slightly unhinged, very horny top-tier Alpha top VS a cool, beautiful, powerful, aloof bottom who starts out as a Beta and later becomes a top-tier Omega

Notes:

#TheSettingIsAMishmashOfEverythingNotAncientNotModernNotEasternNotWesternNotRealNotFantasyEverythingServesTheAuthor'sKinks#

#TheLeadsAreNotBloodRelatedTheTopFallsFirstAndOnlyHasEyesForTheBottomFromStartToFinish#

#TooManyTriggersToListIfSomethingFeelsOffThenItReallyIsOff#

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"Your Brother's Wife, Your Friend's Wife, Now My Wife"

Su Qi and his boyfriend started a business together. To secure financing, they specially invited an industry big shot to dinner.

At dinner, the big shot brought a friend, an even bigger big shot.

Su Qi recognized him: Fu Shen, his ex-husband's younger brother.

The man had deep-set features and a cold, striking presence. He gazed at Su Qi with a dark look.

Su Qi lowered his eyes and pretended not to know him.

Dinner went smoothly, and they secured the investment. His boyfriend excitedly shook the big shot's hand and thanked him over and over.

The big shot joked with a smile, “You two make a lovely couple.”

Su Qi replied with a gentle smile, “To be honest, we hope to get married by the end of the year.”

The atmosphere at the table was warm, and everyone was happy.

The handsome man who had been silent the whole time curled his lips and said in a low voice, “Once you say your wish out loud, it won't come true.”

A scheming, shameless top with no conscience VS a beautiful, principled bottom

In short, it's the story of an ex-husband's brother shamelessly plotting at every turn, knowing full well he ought to be ashamed, and ultimately taking his place again.

Theme: Stay determined and break through constraints